Roland’s VersaUV LEC-330 opens new doors for Belfast commercial printer
Belfast-based TH Jordan has bought a Roland VersaUV LEC-330 UV-curable integrated inkjet print-and-cut solution to complement its long established offset litho production.
Managing director Jim Parkhill, first saw the Roland VersaUV LEC-330 at an exhibition held at Dublin’s RDS, and purchased his system from Roland partner, Print and Finishing Equipment. “We visited this event without any preconceptions or plans to invest, but we were attracted immediately to this print-and-cut system because of the new opportunities it could bring to a traditional print house,” he explained.
Research by the company showed a growing demand for proofing and prototyping of packaging along with an increasing popularity for unusual jobs which could only be produced using digital equipment. Since investing in the Roland machine the company is starting to approach agencies in Belfast, Dublin and London.
“The addition of white and clear varnish offers additional bonuses as we can print onto coloured and metallic media. We can turn into reality a wealth of new ideas for creativity and design – options which haven’t been possible before,” said Parkhill.
As well as packaging, Parkhill said he sees labels, wayfinding and interpretive signs as potential lucrative markets.